Mental Health Practitioner- Corrections Integrated Program

Mental Health Practitioner I or II

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking Mental Health Practitioners for our Corrections Integrated Support team. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team providing wrap-around services from initial assessments to integrated release planning, pre- and post-release care coordination, and access to community supports.

Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with some flexibility.

Locations: Services are provided in the community primarily in the Dakota County area with a mix of telehealth and in person meetings

Hiring Range: $20.83 - $24.44 hourly depending on qualifications and work experience

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit Mental Health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

• Using person-centered principles, actively engage clients in their Mental Health recovery, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support the client in meeting their individual goals.
• Facilitate and conduct individual services that address a variety of needs and health concerns for the client. May facilitate and conduct group interventions, if applicable.
• Provide collateral information for nursing assessments and conduct interviews and gather information to inform treatment planning, plan-of-care reviews and discharge plans as needed or directed.
• Document interactions and interventions with clients, according to program requirements, into the organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and/or record-keeping system.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing Mental Health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
• Participate in coordination of services through the recognition of the multiple needs of the client, with other providers in the community, in an effort to provide necessary resources to the client.
• Provide various skill-building, teaching and/or coaching, as it relates to the individual’s goal and/or treatment plan.

Required Qualifications MH Pract I:

• Travel required- Current driver's license along with access to a vehicle is required
• High school diploma and:
  • 4,000 hours of experience in the delivery of services to people with mental Illness, Traumatic brain injury or developmental disabilities OR:
  • 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI, and receives clinical supervision from a Mental Health professional once a week until 4,000 hours of experience is met

OR

• Has completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral science or a related field and
  • Has proof of a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served and is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields;
  • Has 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with Mental Illness, DD, ID or TBI

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field
• Has proof of practicum or internship that require direct interactions with adults or children served and is focused behavioral science or related field

Required qualifications MH Pract II:

• Travel required- Current driver's license along with access to a vehicle is required
• High school diploma
• 10,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with serious and persistent mental illness

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science
• 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to people with serious and persistent mental illness

OR

• Master's degree in a behavioral science

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.